3791 Finished Goods Staffing Clerk

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc.; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is seeking staff to support the Packing Department, assisting in staffing and overseeing packing lines and related activities in Mount Olive, NC.

Under supervision, you will help determine proper staffing, assign work schedules, and perform clerical duties while maintaining safety and quality standards; prior forklift certification and strong English communication are preferred. This role supports production during peak seasons and may require varied hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer literacy and ability to use timekeeping software.
• Basic math skills required.
• Certified Forklift Operator.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must read, write and speak English; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Packing Supervisor in overseeing packing lines and staffing.
• Schedule staff and assign work; adjust schedules as needed.
• Track attendance data and prepare staffing worksheets.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and reports.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety policies.
• Train new employees.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Education

High school diploma

Forklift certification

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Packing Department Supervisor, assists in overseeing staffing, general operation of packing lines and ancillary functions.

Work Schedule: Monday - Saturday (during peak season), 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. **schedule may vary based on the needs of the department

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Assists Packing Supervisor in overseeing packing lines and ancillary activities.

Assists Packing Supervisor in determining proper staffing of machine lines.

Assists Supervisor in assigning work schedule to Department employees, and makes changes to schedule as necessary for proper staffing.

Uses personal computer and time and attendance reports to accurately track and code data on employees working in the Department. Makes Supervisor aware of any attendance problems, missing punches, etc.

Uses personal computer to complete detailed staffing worksheets based on employees scheduled to work.

Follows safety rules and company policies.

Relays instructions from Packing Supervisor to other departmental employees.

Routinely corresponds with Human Resources Department and other timekeepers within the company.

Assists other departments with timekeeping/staffing duties as needed.

Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.

Assists departmental employees with all duties and problems as needed.

Trains new employees.

Helps prepare maintenance work requests, absentee reports, accident reports, etc. Performs routine clerical duties, such as making copies and completing daily reports.

Follows safety rules and company policies.

Keeps work area clean and tidy.

Receives written instructions from packing schedule or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.

Assists Supervisor with clerical/administrative work. May perform a number of clerical duties, such as typing memos and reports, completing reports, creating and updating spreadsheets, filing, making copies, etc.

Other Duties

Performs duties of Packer/Laborer, Machine Operator on an as-needed basis.

Assists Inside Production Supervisor with projects, programs, and other work as needed.

May lead departmental safety meetings on occasion.

Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.

Receives written instructions from packing schedule or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Referral Program
• Vision Insurance

Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is an affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabilities.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High school plus additional training needed. Competency on personal computer required. Basic math skills needed. Certified Forklift Operator. Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to read, write and speak English required. Conversational Spanish a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Is not a supervisor, but has certain responsibilities in leading others in the department.

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

Personal computer, standard office equipment, forklift

Physical Demands

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm in handling.

Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (ie., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (ie., security guard, inspection, etc.)

Work Environment

Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variations and intermittent wetting from some job tasks. Fumes from hot pepper and forklifts. Earplugs required because of irritating machinery noise. Some contact with grease. Head cover and beard cover required. Gloves and aprons required.